Craigslist classified for used car: Cheque fraud scam

**CAUTION TO ALL CRAIGS LIST POSTERS**
In response to my ad on craigslist, this is one of the 8 emails sent to me within 8 minuts from Alex Crag.
-aka:craigon300@yahoo.com alexcraig10@hotmail.com

Hello,
Thanks for your reply i got all your information about the *** and am ok with it, i will be making your payment today, i need your full name and address and your valid phone number to make the payment today through certified check i will handle the shipment myself. The check will get to you in 2-5 days time and when you received the check you can then get the check cashed at your Bank i will wait for you to confirm and clear the check.The payment will be in excess as i will want you to contact the wedding planner with the excess fund after you must have confirmed and cashed the check .i will wait for your bank to clear the Check so you can deduct your own money and send the excess fund to the wedding planner via money gram Money Transfer cos he needs the excess for the wedding preparation coming up very soon. You can IM on this ID craigon300@yahoo.com or call me on 9145954296 for more information.Thanks and God Bless,you can get the posting deleted from Craiglist.
Thanks
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To: alexcraig01@hotmail.com

Ok $2400 Sounds Good.
I want to purchase the item today and pay you via Electronic Bank Check drawn from my Bank account . The check will be sent to you immediately via email, all you need to do is to purchase a business check paper at any Office depot or stationary store to print the check on and immediately when you print the check proceed to your Bank to deposit or Cash it,the business check paper cost $20 only but i will offer you $50 to purchase the business check paper to print the check.The item will be picked up from you by my Company shipper so you don't have to worry about shipment of the item also I will wait for you to confirm and clear the check before the shipper come to pickup the item from you actually I should have handled this myself but i am not available to do that now i am currently away for my Company seminar that is why i want you to do this and i will pay you $50 to purchase the Versa check paper to print the check.This is the fastest and best method of payment because it is instant once you purchase business check paper all this process of printing and cashing of the E-check can be done within 2 hours.

Thanks

I just wanted to post this because this person obviously has no shame in actually admitting to scamming people. It makes me sick to think that some innocent person might fall for something like this. I hope this bastard gets caught!!!

WELL GOOD LUCK WITH THAT, REMEMBER WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND!!!! AND SURELY THE LOSS YOU BRING UPON OTHER’S WILL COME BACK TO YOU ONE DAY, I FEEL FOR YOU BECAUSE THERE’S A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT ARE TRYING TO GET AHEAD AND IT’S BASTARDS LIKE YOU THAT FUCK THEM EVEN MORE. BUT ONE DAY YOU’LL BE THAT PERSON, AND I HOPE YOU THINK OF ME WHEN IT HAPPENS TO YOU, I CAN SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE LOUD AND CLEAR, PEACE AND GOD BLESS.

From: lurkin1241@aol.com [mailto:lurkin1241@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:16 AM
To: Danielle Reidy
Subject: Re: JETTA

unfortunately they are falling cuz they are more stupid then me :|...

-----Original Message-----
From: Danielle Reidy
To: lurkin1241@aol.com
Sent: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 6:05 pm
Subject: RE: JETTA
YOU ARE STUPID, THINKING THAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO FALL FOR YOUR SCAM COME ON GET A REAL JOB!!

From: lurkin1241@aol.com [mailto:lurkin1241@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:02 AM
To: Danielle Reidy
Subject: Re: JETTA

thanks for apreciating me :"> i thought i was stupid ...

-----Original Message-----
From: Danielle Reidy
To: lurkin1241@aol.com
Sent: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 5:56 pm
Subject: RE: JETTA
Hey I’ll meet you but I’m sure your going to email me back saying your deaf and can’t drive or that you don’t have the time or some bs like that.

Hey but you actually typed your last response out instead of just copying and pasting it, good job!!

From: lurkin1241@aol.com [mailto:lurkin1241@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:46 AM
To: Danielle Reidy
Subject: Re: JETTA

thank you bich >:D< i would fuck you =p~ in the ass :X :D if you accept we can meet ;;)

-----Original Message-----
From: Danielle Reidy
To: lurkin1241@aol.com
Sent: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 5:34 pm
Subject: RE: JETTA
Ya right dude, you must thing people are freakin stupid get a real job, your not scamming me, you look like you have all your paragraph’s copied and pasted, you didn’t even answer my question, good luck with your scam dumb ass.

From: lurkin1241@aol.com [mailto:lurkin1241@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 4:28 AM
To: Danielle Reidy
Subject: Re: JETTA

Hi,
I want to tell you that we will use eBay in this transaction in order for both of us to be 100% protected and insured by them.eBay will supervise this transaction so there won`t be any problems.They will take care of the shipping and all the small details.You will get the car and you will have 7 days of inspection in which you can decide if you buy the car or not.If you won`t like my car(not your case)you announce eBay and you send the car back on my cost,if you want to keep it you announce eBay you send the money(payment method and all the details will be set up by eBay)and you keep the car.eBay will send you an invoice at your email in which you will see how to start the this transaction and in which you can see that this transaction is legit. Please get back to me with your full name,full address and phone number so i can forward your details to eBay in order for you to receive the invoice.Wait your reply.
Have a nice day!

-----Original Message-----
From: Danielle Reidy
To: lurkin1241@aol.com
Sent: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:55 pm
Subject: RE: JETTA
Is there a reason why you feel you need to be “Protected” your just selling a car?

From: lurkin1241@aol.com [mailto:lurkin1241@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 12:51 PM
To: Danielle Reidy
Subject: Re: JETTA

Hi ,
Thanks for being interested in buying 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. It is in a good condition, no scratches,no damages,never been implicated in any accidents,no problems at the engine,runs very well. The mileage of the car is 83387. It has clear title. The price is $2,800.00 USD firm. The only thing because i am selling it,because i divorced with my husband and after the divorce i own this car,now as a woman i don`t need it(don`t have driver license)...
The transaction will be made through eBay Company for our own protection. You will have 7 days to inspect and test drive it upon arrival with no obligation to buy. Should the car not be exactly as described, you can cancel the deal, and get a full refund of your money. If you wish to go on, please get back to me and give me your full name and your address. I am waiting for your response with any questions you may have.

Kind Regards

I JUST GOT SCAMMED FOR MONEY ON A MAXIMA 2000. THE PERSONS EMAIL WAS LISANELSON36@INBOX.COM. CLAIMED SHE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS AND NEEDED TO SELL THE CAR. SHE SAID IT WAS IN TEXAS AND WAS AT AN ESCROW PLACE CALLED AUTO-DEAL-INSURANCE.COM. THEY WANTED THE MONEY MONEYGRAMED. OF COURSE I DIDNT GET A CAR. I WISH I WOULD HAVE READ THE SIDE OF CRAIGS LIST FRAUD. I DID 3 THINGS WRONG. BUT AS BEING A NEW LOOKER ON CRAIGSLIST. I LEARNED A BIG LESSON. AND MY SON STILL DOESNT HAVE A CAR. I AM SENDING OUT AS MANY COMPLAINTS AS I CAN.

Get same email...
Thanks people for posting this
my guy was

Jason Sam
1018 Sam Road,
St Martinsville, LA 70582
Fax (337) 680-4010

This was the scam I am getting currently on a diamond ring I am posting on Craig's list

Sounds Good.
I will like to proceed with the transaction asap and my mode of payment will be via Bank check drawn on my bank (Bank Of America) as there are too many scams on internet with bogus Money Orders and personal checks,The item will be picked up from you by my shipper so you don't have to worry about shipment of the item also the check will be sent with the fund to cover cost of item and also shipment by my shipping company due to company policy the amount i placed with my company can only be written on a single check so that is why i want you to receive these amount and send the differience to my shippers that will arrange the pickup when the check clears at your bank,Once the bank verify and cash the check you will deduct your fund and send the excess fund to the shipping company C.E.O to prepare all shipment papers and insurance for pickup of the item ,i should have handled this myself but i am not available to do this now i am currently away for my company seminar that is why i want you to do this to facilitate the transaction so proceed to delete the advert of the item if my mode of payment is accepted and get back to me asap with your Full Name,Physical address and Phone # to send the check to you.
Regards
Mark

He never asked me a question about the ring, offered to pay more than it's worth. I told him I'd accept cash only so we'll see what he responds with.

Thanks for the reply I'm okay with the price $5200Aud and the condition as am highly interested in purchasing .I believe the kawasaki will serve me more better than what he serve you.As for the payment ,I'll instruct my Client in the States,to issue out a Certified Check Or International Money Order drawn from a US bank in your name.Having it in mind that business is based on trust,When you receive the check, cash it and let me know immediately the check has been cashed ,so that my shipper can come immediately for the inspection/pickup of all shipping issues arrangement for the pick-up at your location ASAP.. If you are alright with this arrangement, provide me the following info:

FULL NAME:
Full ADDRESS:
CITY
STATE
COUNTRY:
ZIPCODE:
CELL PHONE # & HOME #
I Look forward to your soonest reply ASAP.

Thanks,
Linda Brenda.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi Linda

My lowest price is AUD$5200. At this price it is a steal. Currently, the only payment method I know for overseas is western union. But I am in the process of setting up paypal today. Will forward details as available.

Cheers

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Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:28:11 -0800
From: mrslindabrenda2005@yahoo.com
Subject: kawasaki zx7r
To: xxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks for your prompt response.I really appreciate your response to my interest in buying your kawasaki for sale.Like i said earlier am based in Ontario Canada okay.I would like to know the least price at which you would sell it to me.Am assuring you that I will be the new owner as I'ld like you to consider it sold......Concerning the shipping,it will be taking care of by me so you need not to bother about that okay.My private shipper whom has been working with me for over 5 years now,would be coming over to your location for the pick up......Let me know if this arrangement suites you inorder for payment to be made.
Pls get back to me immediately,

Linda Brenda.

NB---Just to let you know the reason why am purcchasing your kawasaki zx7r from AUD is because i have been looking for this particular type of model which i couldn't find here in Ontawa Canada at that your affordable price you are willing to sell it to me .

xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Hi Mrs Linda Brenda

THankyou for the interest in the Zx7r. It is in excellent condition, bar a couple of small scratches where I had a tank bag on it. I have already organised for a repair to them, however, am waiting for it to be booked in. The bike is all black, original Kawasaki color scheme. The bike has original exhaust with a small scratch on the rear end or the exhaust. Has been serviced every 5000km (3000miles). Forks and seals recently done.

I have it advertised at AUD$5800, but would consider all offers above AUD$5200.
If you would like me to organise photos please advise.

Thanks
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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